The Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut PC system requirements have been revealed, with options for various system specifications and support for high-end PCs, including 4K resolution and 60 frames per second. The game will also feature a new PlayStation overlay on PC, allowing access to PlayStation Network features and cross-platform play between PlayStation consoles and PC. The release is set for May 16th.
Aspyr has announced the upcoming release of Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection for consoles and PC via Steam on March 14, 2024. The collection will include the original bonus content from the 2004 and 2005 games, support for cross-platform play for up to 64 players, original single-player campaigns based on iconic Star Wars battles, two-player splitscreen support, and Trophies and Achievements. The package will feature both Star Wars Battlefront and Star Wars Battlefront II, with additional playable characters and bonus maps.
Diablo IV will be available to play on Steam starting October 17, in addition to other platforms such as Battle.net, Xbox, and PlayStation. Players on Steam will have access to platform-specific features like achievements and the ability to invite friends. The launch on Steam coincides with the release of Season of Blood, which introduces new quests, vampiric powers, and additional endgame bosses.
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that Overwatch 2 will be available on Steam starting August 10. While Battle.net remains a priority, the move to Steam aims to make the game more accessible to players worldwide. The partnership with Valve will allow gamers to enjoy the capabilities of Steam while benefiting from Blizzard's expertise. Overwatch 2 on Steam will require players to connect their accounts to Battle.net for cross-platform play. The game's presence on Steam will provide new players with an opportunity to experience the Overwatch universe, featuring new gameplay experiences and a hero. Blizzard plans to bring more games to Steam in the future.
Ubisoft has announced the closed beta dates for its upcoming game, Skull and Bones, which will be available from August 25 to August 28 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC. The game's release date, however, remains unknown. The closed beta will support cross-platform play for up to 20 players and sign-ups are now live on the Skull and Bones website. Ubisoft promises surprises during the beta, but more details will be revealed in the coming months.
Diablo 4 players are experiencing server issues, with some reporting queues of over an hour and encountering error code 300202. Blizzard is investigating the issue and working to resolve it. The game features cross-platform play and up to four-player co-op, and has been claimed to be Blizzard's fastest-selling game of all time. The game was officially released for PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS5 and PS4 today, but players who bought the Deluxe or Ultimate edition were granted early access from June 1.
Diablo IV has become Blizzard Entertainment's fastest-selling game of all time, with its highest ever pre-launch unit sales on both console and PC. The game has been played for over 94 million hours since early access began on June 1. Diablo IV features cross-platform play and cross-progression on Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, plus up to four player cooperative play, including two-player couch cooperative play on consoles. Players can customize their gameplay experience in directions that appeal to them, experimenting with skill trees to showcase complimenting spells and abilities as they fight to return Sanctuary to its citizens.
Blizzard Entertainment has released a live-action trailer for "Diablo IV" directed by Chloe Zhao ahead of the game's June 6th release. The trailer, dubbed 'Saviors Wanted,' showcases the dark world of Sanctuary and the battles of the High Heavens and Burning Hells. "Diablo IV" will feature cross-platform play and progression on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
Capcom has announced an open beta test for Street Fighter 6 from May 19 to 21 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, featuring eight playable characters, Battle Hub, and cross-play. The content of the open beta test is the same as the second closed beta test, including Ranked Match, Casual Match, Battle Hub Match, Open Tournament, Extreme Battle, Game Center, and Training Mode. Street Fighter 6 is set to release on June 2 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.
Activision has announced that Crash Team Rumble, a 4v4 multiplayer game, will be released on June 20 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4 and Xbox One. A closed beta will take place on April 20-24 for players who pre-order the game. The game will include cross-platform play and a roster of Crash Bandicoot series heroes and villains, each with unique Relic Powers. Players must work together to bank the most Wumpa fruit in their drop-off zone while preventing their opponents from doing the same.
